2026 Local Elections - activist lunchtime drop-in sessions

About the event

Join us for our informal lunchtime drop‑in sessions in the run-up to vital local elections in May 2026.

These sessions are designed as a supportive space for campaigners and local groups to share updates, test ideas, and get hands‑on help with whatever you’re working on.

Whether you’re fine‑tuning a social media post, shaping a community engagement plan, or preparing for a meeting with an election candidate, this is your space to get practical guidance and constructive feedback.

Who is this for?

These drop‑ins are open to:

• Local activist and campaign groups working on the May elections
• Activists working on upcoming actions or events
• Anyone wanting personalised support on campaign activities

Come as a group or come alone—everyone is welcome.

Why attend?

Use the space to get support on:

• Social media content and planning
• Local media outreach
• Community engagement and event ideas
• Preparing to meet with an election candidate
• Troubleshooting challenges in your current campaign plans
• Any other activity you want specialist input on

These sessions are designed to help you:

• Build confidence in your campaign planning
• Progress your work more quickly with hands‑on support
• Connect with peers and share what’s working locally
• Leave each session with clearer next steps

What to expect/agenda

The sessions will be an informal opportunity to get direct support from campaign and activism staff and fellow activists.

There is no fixed agenda and you're not expected to attend for the full hour. If you have a problem or question, simply drop in for as long as you need and we'll tackle it together.

Your hosts/facilitators

Each session will be facilitated by staff members including a Campaign Activism Advisor, a Regional Campaigns Organiser and a Campaigner.

Accessibility

During this webinar we will use Zoom and, occasionally, Powerpoint.

In addition we have the follow processes in place to support accessibility

• Closed Captions on zoom
• If you require a palantypist or a BSL interpreter please contact community@foe.co.uk two weeks before the training and we will aim to book an expert this service. If there are no available palantypists or BSL interpreters we will work with you to do whatever we can to support your engagement in the training.
• All PowerPoint presentations have ALT text for images and pictures
• PowerPoints and handouts will be emailed prior to training for use with screen readers

Please let us know via the booking form if you have any other accessibility requirements or alternatively you can email us on community@foe.co.uk to talk to us about it.

Recording

Because of the informal nature of these sessions, they will not be recorded.